My love for children is more than I can comprehend at times. Those who have been a part of my life and I consider friends are near and dear to me. These two facts have made this a difficult morning.
A beautiful young woman I once had the pleasure of working with and her husband announced a couple of months ago they were pregnant with their first child. The excitement I felt for them was the same as when I heard my own brother and his wife were pregnant. New life is something to be celebrated. Even with them states away, Facebook and weekly updates helped all of those who cared feel a part of this treasured time. The other day things weren’t as they should be and she was admitted to the hospital. Many began praying and supporting this incredible woman and her baby boy. This morning when I opened Facebook on my phone I saw her latest status which ran down the facts. Their son was still-born at 26 weeks gestation. She also posted a picture of her holding the little one. My heart hurts for her and her husband. The things they’ve been through already and what they’re still to face in this situation are more than I can bear to think about.
The only thing which keeps me from breaking down is knowing that God is there with her, He was with the baby and He always has a plan. The things which this couple never experienced with this child, they will experience with others.
We all have our own stories of our lives… Every one of us goes through our own tough times… But those trials and tribulations are used later in life for good.
Those of you out there with children, never forget how precious of a gift you’ve been given.
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